chamfer

Definition of chamfernext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chamfer Every edge is chamfered through CNC machining to help prevent scratches inside the pocket, which often happens with cheap keychains. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 May 2026 At the top, three corners are chamfered and the fourth is a roof terrace, almost as if a smaller white building were levitating above the base. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2026 Planning laws also resulted in the north and east faces of the tower being chamfered, presumably to ensure views and sunlight weren't blocked in key areas. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2025 The body of the A6 looks as solid as a block of granite that's been chiseled and chamfered to knock off the sharp edges. Fred M.h. Gregory, Car and Driver, 12 July 2023 Kalsi smoothed them into perfection with the patience of one of the takumi who hand-chamfer the flanks of the Toyota Century. Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 3 July 2022 Huawei engineered the Matebook 13 out of an aluminum alloy, chamfered the edges, and finished it off with a sandblast process that gives the surface a bit of grip. Mark Hachman, PCWorld, 7 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamfer
Verb
  • It is made of durable, lightweight foam and features a nonslip surface and beveled edges to provide a solid grip.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • To style at home, Ballance says to blow dry straight down without a brush to start, finish with medium round brush to bevel the ends.
    Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As family members mill about, Carter pulls them into the eye of his orbit.
    Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This engine will sit within a titanium ‘backbone’ that’s milled from a single billet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nick was indicted in the fatal stabbings, which replaced the original murder charges filed last year.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Chamfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamfer. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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